Hillsborough CDP, NJ

ZIP 08844 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Hillsborough CDP, NJ (08844)

Median Income

$153,785

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,813

Wealth inflow

Population

43,708

Unemployment

4.5%

0.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,813 for ZIP 08844 (Hillsborough CDP, NJ) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.5%+23% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.0%-67% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

3.0%-74% vs US avg

994

Establishments

11,218

Employees

~11 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.2%
Construction3.5%
Manufacturing16.8%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Retail trade8.1%
Transportation, utilities3.4%
Information4.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.9%
Professional, scientific, management18.1%
Education, health care, social22.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.8%
Other services3.3%
Public administration2.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 08844 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 9.7%, median income fell 7.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 2.0%.

Median Income

$153,785

+105% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate